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Oil Prices For Heating Oil Companies In Melrose, MA
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| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon |
|---|---|
| Basile Oil Company | $4.20 This price was viewed on http://basileoilco.com/ at 5:05pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Basile Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Direct Fuel | $4.50 This price was viewed on https://directfuel.net/ at 5:32pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Direct Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Blackstone Valley Oil | $4.59 This price was viewed on https://blackstonevalleyoil.com/ at 5:26pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Blackstone Valley Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Marios Oil | $4.80 This price was viewed on https://www.mariosoil.com/ at 11:30am on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Marios Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Firemans Fuel | $4.89 This price was viewed on https://firemansfuel.com/ at 11:18am on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Firemans Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| S and D Oil Company | $4.89 This price was viewed on https://sdoilcoinc.com/ at 5:34pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from S and D Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Nardone Oil | $4.89 This price was viewed on https://nardoneoil.com/ at 3:02am on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Nardone Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Fossil Fuel Enterprises | $4.90 This price was viewed on http://fossilfuelent.com/ at 5:43pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Fossil Fuel Enterprises. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Walshs Oil | $4.99 This price was viewed on http://www.walshsoil.com/ at 5:30pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Walshs Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Johnson Fuel Company | $5.00 This price was viewed on https://www.johnsonfueloil.com/ at 5:43pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Johnson Fuel Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| My Easy Oil | $5.00 This price was viewed on https://www.myeasyoil.com/ at 5:06pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from My Easy Oil. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Ashley Fuel | $5.00 This price was viewed on https://www.ashleyfuel.com/ at 5:36pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Ashley Fuel. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| John Oil Company | $5.09 This price was viewed on https://johnsoil.com/ at 5:37pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from John Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| Broco Oil Inc | $5.15 This price was viewed on https://www.brocoenergy.com/ at 5:42pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from Broco Oil Inc. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
| M and T Oil Company | $5.49 This price was viewed on https://www.metroenergyboston.com/ at 2:07pm on 4/15/26 for a 150 gallon order for the ZIP code 02176. Price Disclaimer This price is not the official price. The price is not verified for authenticity or accuracy, is not guaranteed, and does not reflect the frequent fuel price changes created by recent volatility in the fuel markets. This price is provided as an indicative price estimate as courtesy for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial research on heating fuel pricing. SystemStar LLC has no relationship with this fuel marketer, and under no circumstances is this fuel marketer required to honor this price. This price must be verified by the consumer from M and T Oil Company. Fuel Marketers: For an account to update your prices in real-time, for free, please send an e-mail to: providersupport@heatfleet.com |
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Melrose Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Melrose homeowners heating with number two heating oil, picking which of the 145 heating oil companies that serve Melrose is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system pick one of the 71 “full-service” oil companies that serve Melrose. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer homeowners annual contracts which consist of a combined package of both automatic oil delivery and heating system repair. With an automatic fuel oil delivery contract, the company tracks your home’s oil consumption and makes deliveries when your tank is running low. The homeowner does not need to monitor the level of the oil tank or place individual orders.
Discount Oil Companies: Often called “COD Fuel” or “Cash Heating Oil” companies, discount oil companies are for customers who are budget-conscious. With discount oil companies, in return for better prices, you monitor the heating oil level in your tank, and you place an oil order when the oil gauge dips below a quarter tank. A few of the 2 Melrose cash heating oil companies serving Melrose include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.
Melrose Number Two Heating Oil Company Statistics: Oil Companies Serving Melrose: 145 companies .
Average Number of Melrose Homes Served per Fuel Oil company : 17
Melrose, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Melrose homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Melrose ranks 58th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Melrose ranks 223rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Melrose’s overall heating oil usage varies yearly depending on winter temperatures. As the temperature outside drops, homes’ HVAC systems need to burn increasing amounts of heating oil to keep the house warm inside. Last winter, the average outside temperature in Melrose was 30.7°F, which was 4.7°F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Melrose Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 30.7° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 35.4° F |
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Cheapest Melrose Heating Oil Price by Order Quantity
| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $4.20 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 05:43 PM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $4.20 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 05:43 PM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $4.20 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 05:43 PM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $4.20 per gallon/gal | Updated Today at 05:43 PM |
Cheapest Melrose Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 06:00 PM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.500 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.950 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$1.530 |
Cheapest Melrose Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 06:00 PM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/14/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/13/2026 | $4.200 |
| 04/12/2026 | $4.500 |
| 04/11/2026 | $4.500 |
| 04/10/2026 | $4.700 |
| 04/09/2026 | $4.700 |
| 04/08/2026 | $4.700 |
| 04/07/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/06/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/05/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/04/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/03/2026 | $4.999 |
| 04/02/2026 | $4.900 |
| 04/01/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/31/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/30/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/29/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/28/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/27/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/26/2026 | $4.799 |
| 03/25/2026 | $4.350 |
| 03/24/2026 | $4.350 |
| 03/23/2026 | $4.350 |
| 03/22/2026 | $4.350 |
| 03/21/2026 | $4.350 |
| 03/20/2026 | $4.350 |
| 03/03/2026 | $3.250 |
| 03/02/2026 | $3.250 |
| 03/01/2026 | $3.250 |
Average Melrose Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.026 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$1.332 |
| 3 Month Trend | +$1.985 |
| 1 Year Trend | +$2.137 |
Average Melrose Heating Oil Price History
Updated on March 30, 2026
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | $5.742 |
| 03/23/2026 | $5.768 |
| 03/16/2026 | $5.384 |
| 03/09/2026 | $5.443 |
| 03/02/2026 | $4.410 |
| 02/23/2026 | $4.207 |
| 02/16/2026 | $4.214 |
| 02/09/2026 | $4.230 |
| 02/02/2026 | $4.145 |
| 01/26/2026 | $3.980 |
| 01/19/2026 | $3.799 |
| 01/12/2026 | $3.741 |
| 01/05/2026 | $3.757 |
| 12/29/2025 | $3.751 |
| 12/22/2025 | $3.768 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.806 |
| 12/08/2025 | $3.824 |
| 12/01/2025 | $3.815 |
| 11/24/2025 | $3.847 |
| 11/17/2025 | $3.782 |
| 11/10/2025 | $3.760 |
| 11/03/2025 | $3.631 |
| 10/27/2025 | $3.612 |
| 10/20/2025 | $3.548 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.561 |
| 10/06/2025 | $3.481 |
| 09/29/2025 | $3.730 |
| 09/22/2025 | $3.673 |
| 09/15/2025 | $3.712 |
| 09/08/2025 | $3.693 |
| 09/01/2025 | $3.691 |
| 08/25/2025 | $3.728 |
| 08/18/2025 | $3.621 |
| 08/11/2025 | $3.672 |
| 08/04/2025 | $3.698 |
| 07/28/2025 | $3.784 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.890 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.771 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.791 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.651 |
| 06/23/2025 | $3.660 |
| 06/16/2025 | $3.831 |
| 06/09/2025 | $3.526 |
| 06/02/2025 | $3.447 |
| 05/26/2025 | $3.462 |
| 05/19/2025 | $3.537 |
| 05/12/2025 | $3.440 |
| 05/05/2025 | $3.462 |
| 04/28/2025 | $3.665 |
| 04/21/2025 | $3.605 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Melrose Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Households have a host of fuels that can be used when it comes to heating. Natural Gas is the most popular choice in Melrose, used by 7,879 or 63% of families. The 2nd most popular primary heating fuel for Melrose households is Heating Oil, used by 2,514 homes (20%). The rest of the homes are heated with Electricity (13%), Propane (2%), Other (1%).
Melrose Residential Primary Home Heating Fuel (in Number of Households)
| Year | Natural Gas | Propane | Electricity | Oil | Wood | Solar | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,879 | 226 | 1,638 | 2,514 | 8 | 8 | 101 |
| 2024 | 7,843 | 209 | 1,602 | 2,609 | 4 | 4 | 97 |
| 2023 | 7,705 | 196 | 1,540 | 2,748 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| 2022 | 7,389 | 223 | 1,563 | 2,660 | 0 | 0 | 126 |
| 2021 | 7,241 | 285 | 1,478 | 2,780 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| 2020 | 6,814 | 296 | 1,238 | 2,715 | 0 | 0 | 112 |
| 2019 | 6,668 | 271 | 1,330 | 2,935 | 14 | 0 | 79 |
| 2018 | 6,584 | 231 | 1,305 | 3,005 | 34 | 0 | 46 |
| 2017 | 6,636 | 235 | 1,374 | 3,137 | 33 | 0 | 31 |
| 2016 | 6,509 | 210 | 1,228 | 3,327 | 32 | 0 | 30 |
| 2015 | 6,317 | 227 | 1,263 | 3,453 | 29 | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | 6,201 | 206 | 1,298 | 3,530 | 15 | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6,125 | 166 | 1,331 | 3,768 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 5,978 | 130 | 1,215 | 3,824 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 2011 | 5,975 | 102 | 973 | 3,862 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Melrose
Number two heating oil has become losing popularity in Melrose. In the 11 years since 2014, the number of households using number two heating oil decreased from 3,530 to 2,514, a 29% drop.
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Melrose
Between 2014 and today, the number of houses using propane as the primary space heating fuel increased from 206 to 226, a 10% change. Comparing 2014 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel jumped from 6,201 to 7,879, a 27% change.
Electricity use for home heating in Melrose
Electric heat pump systems for home heating are more prevalent in Melrose. Since 2014, the number of homes heating with electricity increased from 1,298 to 1,638, a 26% change.
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Melrose, MA Heating Oil Delivery Map
Melrose Heating Oil Delivery Overview
2,514 families in Melrose heat their homes with oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Melrose temperatures drop as low as 25.4° F each winter. 20.2% of Melrose homes are reliant on number two heating oil delivery each winter.
20.2% of Melrose, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Melrose, MA Households | Melrose, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 12,469 | 2,514 |
145 Melrose Heating Oil Companies You Can Bank On
With 2,495,976 gallons of fuel oil delivered to Melrose houses last winter, the Melrose community relies on its 145 oil companies when temperatures dip. Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal (also known as a “rack”). In the case of Melrose, two of the closest terminals are Sprague W in Springfield, MA and Buckeye in Springfield, MA. Then, the truck delivers the oil to homes and businesses throughout Melrose and the surrounding area.
Melrose Heating Oil Prices FAQs
Is the price of heating oil in Melrose, MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA has fallen by $0.500 over the last 7 days.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA is $5.74 per gallon.
Is heating oil going up or down in Melrose, MA?
Heating oil prices in Melrose, MA have fallen by $0.500 over the past 7 days.
